Episode 111: Dr. Joy Jacobs

<p>Dr. Joy Jacobs is a clinical psychologist, assistant clinical professor at UCSD School of Medicine, and published author who provides individual, family, and group therapy for adults, adolescents, and children with eating disorders (including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder), food addiction and weight management concerns. She has trained in multiple treatment modalities, including family-based therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and interpersonal psychotherapy. Dr. Jacobs is one of the few officially certified providers of family-based treatment for eating disorders nationwide and internationally.</p> <p>Dr. Jacobs regularly appears on various media outlets, including The Doctors, Fox 5 San Diego, and has been an expert cited in many national publications, including Elle, US News, and World Report, the Today Show, and more, on the issues of eating disorders, body image, food addiction, weight management, and related topics. Joy is the author of a blog sponsored by Psychology Today and Gurze books, titled One More Bite.</p> <p><strong><u>In this episode:</u></strong></p> <p>Dr. Jacobs’ personal and professional journey</p> <p>How to help clients determine if they are experiencing emotional eating, disordered eating, eating disorder, and food addiction</p> <p>Tools Dr. Jacobs uses to determine treatment plans</p> <p>How Dr. Jacobs works with clients who may be incorrectly self-diagnosing food addiction</p> <p>Volume addiction</p> <p>When self-worth is attached to weight and body size</p> <p>Differences in treatment for different genders</p> <p>Dr. Jacobs’ Glow Up with Joy program</p> <p>Signature Question</p> <p><strong><u>Follow Dr. Jacobs:</u></strong></p> <p>Glow Up with Joy Program: https://joyshealthybites.com/glowup/</p> <p>Website: http://www.drjoyjacobs.com</p> <p>Instagram: @drjoyjacobs</p> <p>Facebook: <a href= "http://www.facebook.com/drjoyjacobs">http://www.facebook.com/drjoyjacobs</a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><em>The content of our show